Bleeding From the Nose in Rabbits

Epistaxis in Rabbits Epistaxis, or bleeding from the nose, occurs due to one of three abnormalities: blood clotting disorder, space-occupying tumor, or organ disease. Complications due to nose bleeds can range from relatively minor ones like sneezing to more severe health risks like anemia due to loss of blood, or respiratory, and circulatory...

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Red Eye in Rabbits

Hyperemia and Red Eye in Rabbits Red eye is a relatively common condition which causes swelling or irritation in the rabbit's eye or eyelid. This appearance of blood vessels in the eyeball can develop because of various reasons, including many systemic or body diseases. If your rabbit has red eye, seek veterinary advice immediately, as it is generally a secondary...

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Seizures (Epilepsy) in Rabbits

Idiopathic Epileptic Seizures in Rabbits Rabbits, much like humans, can suffer from epileptic seizures. Occurring when specific neurons in the brain reach a point of “hyper excitability.” This, in turn, can lead to bouts of involuntary body movement or function in the rabbit. You must be very careful with the rabbit during these periods of excited cerebral activity,...

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Matted Hair and Hairballs in the Stomach in Rabbits

Trichobezoars in Rabbits A trichobezoar is a technical reference for a mat of hair that has been ingested, and that is often combined with thick or undigested food. It is located in the stomach and/or intestines. It is not abnormal to find hair in a rabbit's stomach, since they self-groom, and this normally would not cause symptoms or be a cause for concern or a sign of disease. However, inspissated stomach contents (thick, dry,...

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Diseases A-Z: Rabbit

A Abnormal Flow of Tears Due to Nasal Duct Blockage in Rabbits Abnormality of Incisor Teeth in Rabbits Arthritis due to Bacterial Infection in Rabbits B Bacterial Infection or Fluid Filled Cysts of the Lactating Glands in Rabbits Bacterial Skin Infection in Rabbits Bleeding From the Nose in Rabbits Blood in the Urine in Rabbits Bulging of the Eyeballs...

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